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Indigo Cow is one of the few dessert places in Bellevue open after 9 on weekdays (we visited on a Tuesday), so my friends and I stopped by for a sweet treat! I tried their seasonal yaki-imo (sweet potato) brulee soft serve and it was yummy. It wasn't too sweet and It would be nice to have this as a permanent menu item! My friend had the matcha Hokkaido milk swirl with mochi and she enjoyed it! I'll be back to try another new seasonal menu item.
Came here on our most recent visit to Seattle. I do think it's worth trying out once, but I don't know if I will be back because there is so much other good soft serve in the area that actually tastes creamier. We got to regular milk soft serve with Hojicha syrup. I really liked that the Hojicha syrup was strong and complemented the soft serve well. Because of all the hype surrounding it, I was expecting the soft serve to be *extra* creamy and smooth which it unfortunately did not live up to my expectation. Parking in this area can be a little challenging to find during busy hours.
First time trying Indigo Cow and it was a little confusing as to where the shop was located. It is located inside of The Whale Tea right when you first walk inside. So, there are two separate counters: one for The Whale Tea and Indigo Cow. There are also two separate self-ordering kiosks for the two spots. You need to walk straight ahead to get to the self-ordering kiosks, or you can just order at the counters with the staff members. So, the layout is a little funky to me. Other than that, the shop is spacious for what it is. There is even shared outdoor seating. The menu is quite limited at Indigo Cow, which can be a pro and a con. It makes your choices less overwhelming at least! My boyfriend and I decided to do the swirl (Hokkaido Milk and Hōjicha) soft serve ice cream in the waffle cone with the Theo Dark Chocolate wall as the topping. The soft serve is good, but I think the flavors aren't that distinctive. I could hardly taste a difference between the two flavors.
New location in Bellevue! Came here for the soft serve, it did not disappoint. You order at the front and they hand you your soft serve shortly after. The inside was cozy and had plenty of booth seating. I just traveled to Japan and the Hokkaido Milk soft serve tastes just like it did in Japan. Adding some local Theo dark chocolate made it an extra tasty treat. There are currently only 2 soft serve flavor options: Hokkaido Milk and Ceremonial Matcha.
I would give Indigo Cow a 2.5/5. It wasn't awful but it wasn't great either. The lady at the counter was unwelcoming and not very pleasant, I was unsure what to order and she seemed like she was getting really impatient even though we were the only ones in line. It's really expensive. We paid $19 for my matcha soft serve + waffle cone + the MBR and a creme brulee soft serve. Both smalls. I understand you pay a higher price for the quality of ingredients but I think some things could have easily been better. Like, the waffle cone was soooo subpar like it was so thin that my soft serve kept melting through the tiny cracks. Also maybe I came at the wrong time but my mochi was a bit harder than I was expecting. The creme brûlée was also okay but nothing special. This place just seems a little sad. Maybe its the grumpy cashier or the dying thirsty plants on the walls but on the bright side, I really enjoyed my matcha soft serve, it had a great matcha flavor. But for the price, I think I'll go to a different matcha spot.
Located inside of Whale Tea- shared space. Register is first one on right as you enter. *Size large hakkaido milk with MBR ( mochi, brown sugar syrup and roasted soybean powder) $8.31 after taxes. Flavor was creamy and good. Toppings were good, mochi soft. Service was good- I went back to ask for more brown sugar syrup and they hooked me up. Value- I can't go over inflammation so it felt expensive. Recommend- if you're in the area, and want a delicious soft serve treat- YES! Bonus- since it's inside of whale tea- we got boba tea too. So many sugar options.
Excited to finally try this soft serve spot! It's been on my list for a really long time and the Bellevue location is super cute. They share a space with Whale Tea and it's located near a little parking lot. The inside has booth and plenty of seating to enjoy your drink or ice cream with friends. I got their vanilla soft serve and added their Halloween special for $2 more. The Halloween special came with a strawberry and pumpkin sauce which tasted amazing and had some fun little Halloween sprinkles and spooky decor. My husband got the mochi, brown sugar, and kinako powder on top of his vanilla soft serve and that was super tasty! Highly recommend this spot! It's probably our favorite soft serve in the Seattle area!
My family and I visited the Indigo Cow in Wallingford during COVID when it was a walk-up window. We enjoyed it when we first tasted it and then saw that they had opened in Bellevue so we decided to try it out. It is located inside The Whale Tea Boba Shop and has its own counter right at the front door on the right when you first walk in. There aren't many choices when it comes to the menu. Only 3 flavors: hojicha, Hokkaido milk or swirl and then it's in either cup or cone. They have some toppings and we chose the injeolmi powder which is fine soybean powder. It was tasty, just as I remembered from our first visit. Parking is very tight here: mostly off street.
My first introduction to Indigo Cow was to the location in downtown Seattle and although it was expensive, the quality truly impressed me as it was the closest to Hokkaido soft serve you could probably get out here. Thus, I was super excited to find a new location in Bellevue had opened with indoor seating! Unfortunately, this location provides a severely subpar experience. The milk soft serve didn't taste very creamy and that might have been because it was so completely freezer burned; it was to the point that you could feel the ice crystals with every bite. The dark chocolate wall was really nice quality chocolate and the waffle cone was solid, but I walked away from the experience with soft serve that was worse than McDonald's and 5-6 times the price. The store was at 50% capacity on a late Sunday afternoon and parking appears to mostly be along the street.
The Indigo Cow is also combined with Whale Tea! We ordered the yaki-imo brulee soft serve and the swirl. I think the ice cream texture is lighter and less creamy than other ice creams. The matcha flavor was present without being overwhelming and the hokkaido milk is lightly sweet and creamy. I really liked the yaki-imo brulee topping because the sweet potato goes really well with the hokkaido milk ice cream and the brulee portion gave it crunch and a hint of smokiness. There is wifi and a couple of cute couches in the store, and the whale decor is very cute
An amazing soft serve experience! I'm so glad they opened a new location in Bellevue (sharing a space with The Whale Tea). The ordering process is extremely simple as they have a small menu. The soft serve is assembled quickly as well. Hokkaido Milk Soft Serve with M.B.R. Topping: The small size was enough for one person. The Hokkaido milk flavor was creamy and subtle, and the soft serve texture was very smooth. The M.B.R. topping was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing and the mochi was a good amount of chewiness. However, given the subtlety of the existing flavors, it would have been nice for the mochi to have some flavor cooked with it.
We have been looking for soft serve places and finally tried Indigo Cow. We got the Hokkaido Milk and Ceremonial Matcha combo with dark chocolate. We got there close to closing time and they didn't have a lot of the dark chocolate sauce left (we could only get it on one serving, not on the 2nd one). I like the Hokkaido Milk soft serve, the Ceremonial Match not so much (I am not a fan of matcha).
Tasty soft serve! Coming by on a Sunday evening around 6:30 there were a decent amount of people here though no line to order. Being that it shares a store space with Whale Tea, and it was my first time here, it wasn't immediately clear whether to order at the Indigo Cow counter or at their digital kiosks located at the wall directly opposite the main entrance. There were three ordering stations, two tablets and one larger wall-mounted touch screen (think similar dimensions to the ones that McD's uses for their self-service touch screens). They seem to have the same menu though the wall-mount screen also had photos of each item and topping, which was more helpful to new customers since I wasn't as familiar with the menu. Either way I ended up placing an order on a tablet and paid directly via contactless credit card payment, then sat to wait on one of the booth sections to wait for the order number to be called by the front counter. After about 10 minutes our number was called, and I went up to the front to pick up. A regular Hokkaido milk $6 with strawberry topping +$1, a regular Hokkaido milk/matcha swirl $7.50 with roasted soybean powder and mitarashi dango mochi +$2, a small matcha $6.00. Mine was the matcha soft serve which was well-made and delicious. I enjoyed the amount of matcha flavor, it was mellow, green and grassy without being bitter. Two things: 1) serving size felt a little smaller than I'm used to, comparing to similar matcha soft serve ice cream spots like Matcha Cafe Maiko, Tsujiri, Taiyaki NYC, and Soft Swerve, Cha Cha Matcha (latter three in NYC). (And I haven't been to Nana's Green Tea so can't compare yet!) Though I also haven't seen Hokkaido milk products represented in the US in a significant way like they are in East Asia/Japan, so cost of imported products could be a contributing factor. 2) aside from ordering directions above, the printed menu itself was a bit confusing in layout, I think visually it'd be easier to understand if a) l the steps could be laid out vertically or horizontally in order, instead of from left to right, then down. Similar note on the toppings, esp since they are diff costs it'd be easier to read if they were laid out in two columns or just vertically listed with wording on the left and $ on the right.
Some friends recommended checking out Indigo Cow. There wasn't a long line, but it quickly got crowded right after us. The parking is challenging. The interior is cute and nicely decorated. Hokkaido Milk, MBR (Mochi, Brownsugar syrup, Roasted soybean powder). This was so good! Soft, creamy, and refreshing! The mochi was very soft and pillowy. The brownsugar syrup was delicious and sweetened the taste. As I am writing this, I wished we got our own cup. I definitely recommend this place! read more
2 years ago
Love the ice cream! recommend the one with soy sauce dochi! The staff here is fantastic! But if there are a line in front of you, the waiting time might be uncertain. Limited parking spots in front of the store. Have places to sit in store, with the milk tea store. read more
2 years ago
Great ice cream and a good location! Located inside the Whale Tea building, so it shares a nice open cafe space. The ice cream is really smooth and creamy, much better normal vanilla soft serve. I got the hojicha sauce which was also tasty and worth adding. I got a small and I think it was the perfect snack size. read more
Indigo Cow is one of the few dessert places in Bellevue open after 9 on weekdays (we visited on a Tuesday), so my friends and I stopped by for a sweet treat! I tried their seasonal yaki-imo (sweet potato) brulee soft serve and it was yummy. It wasn't too sweet and It would be nice to have this as a permanent menu item! My friend had the matcha Hokkaido milk swirl with mochi and she enjoyed it! I'll be back to try another new seasonal menu item. read more
Came here on our most recent visit to Seattle. I do think it's worth trying out once, but I don't know if I will be back because there is so much other good soft serve in the area that actually tastes creamier. We got to regular milk soft serve with Hojicha syrup. I really liked that the Hojicha syrup was strong and complemented the soft serve well. Because of all the hype surrounding it, I was expecting the soft serve to be *extra* creamy and smooth which it unfortunately did not live up to my expectation. Parking in this area can be a little challenging to find during busy hours. read more
2 years ago
First time trying Indigo Cow and it was a little confusing as to where the shop was located. It is located inside of The Whale Tea right when you first walk inside. So, there are two separate counters: one for The Whale Tea and Indigo Cow. There are also two separate self-ordering kiosks for the two spots. You need to walk straight ahead to get to the self-ordering kiosks, or you can just order at the counters with the staff members. So, the layout is a little funky to me. Other than that, the shop is spacious for what it is. There is even shared outdoor seating. The menu is quite limited at Indigo Cow, which can be a pro and a con. It makes your choices less overwhelming at least! My boyfriend and I decided to do the swirl (Hokkaido Milk and Hōjicha) soft serve ice cream in the waffle cone with the Theo Dark Chocolate wall as the topping. The soft serve is good, but I think the flavors aren't that distinctive. I could hardly taste a difference between the two flavors. read more
3 years ago
New location in Bellevue! Came here for the soft serve, it did not disappoint. You order at the front and they hand you your soft serve shortly after. The inside was cozy and had plenty of booth seating. I just traveled to Japan and the Hokkaido Milk soft serve tastes just like it did in Japan. Adding some local Theo dark chocolate made it an extra tasty treat. There are currently only 2 soft serve flavor options: Hokkaido Milk and Ceremonial Matcha. read more
I would give Indigo Cow a 2.5/5. It wasn't awful but it wasn't great either. The lady at the counter was unwelcoming and not very pleasant, I was unsure what to order and she seemed like she was getting really impatient even though we were the only ones in line. It's really expensive. We paid $19 for my matcha soft serve + waffle cone + the MBR and a creme brulee soft serve. Both smalls. I understand you pay a higher price for the quality of ingredients but I think some things could have easily been better. Like, the waffle cone was soooo subpar like it was so thin that my soft serve kept melting through the tiny cracks. Also maybe I came at the wrong time but my mochi was a bit harder than I was expecting. The creme brûlée was also okay but nothing special. This place just seems a little sad. Maybe its the grumpy cashier or the dying thirsty plants on the walls but on the bright side, I really enjoyed my matcha soft serve, it had a great matcha flavor. But for the price, I think I'll go to a different matcha spot. read more
Located inside of Whale Tea- shared space. Register is first one on right as you enter. *Size large hakkaido milk with MBR ( mochi, brown sugar syrup and roasted soybean powder) $8.31 after taxes. Flavor was creamy and good. Toppings were good, mochi soft. Service was good- I went back to ask for more brown sugar syrup and they hooked me up. Value- I can't go over inflammation so it felt expensive. Recommend- if you're in the area, and want a delicious soft serve treat- YES! Bonus- since it's inside of whale tea- we got boba tea too. So many sugar options. read more
Excited to finally try this soft serve spot! It's been on my list for a really long time and the Bellevue location is super cute. They share a space with Whale Tea and it's located near a little parking lot. The inside has booth and plenty of seating to enjoy your drink or ice cream with friends. I got their vanilla soft serve and added their Halloween special for $2 more. The Halloween special came with a strawberry and pumpkin sauce which tasted amazing and had some fun little Halloween sprinkles and spooky decor. My husband got the mochi, brown sugar, and kinako powder on top of his vanilla soft serve and that was super tasty! Highly recommend this spot! It's probably our favorite soft serve in the Seattle area! read more
My family and I visited the Indigo Cow in Wallingford during COVID when it was a walk-up window. We enjoyed it when we first tasted it and then saw that they had opened in Bellevue so we decided to try it out. It is located inside The Whale Tea Boba Shop and has its own counter right at the front door on the right when you first walk in. There aren't many choices when it comes to the menu. Only 3 flavors: hojicha, Hokkaido milk or swirl and then it's in either cup or cone. They have some toppings and we chose the injeolmi powder which is fine soybean powder. It was tasty, just as I remembered from our first visit. Parking is very tight here: mostly off street. read more
My first introduction to Indigo Cow was to the location in downtown Seattle and although it was expensive, the quality truly impressed me as it was the closest to Hokkaido soft serve you could probably get out here. Thus, I was super excited to find a new location in Bellevue had opened with indoor seating! Unfortunately, this location provides a severely subpar experience. The milk soft serve didn't taste very creamy and that might have been because it was so completely freezer burned; it was to the point that you could feel the ice crystals with every bite. The dark chocolate wall was really nice quality chocolate and the waffle cone was solid, but I walked away from the experience with soft serve that was worse than McDonald's and 5-6 times the price. The store was at 50% capacity on a late Sunday afternoon and parking appears to mostly be along the street. read more
3 years ago
The Indigo Cow is also combined with Whale Tea! We ordered the yaki-imo brulee soft serve and the swirl. I think the ice cream texture is lighter and less creamy than other ice creams. The matcha flavor was present without being overwhelming and the hokkaido milk is lightly sweet and creamy. I really liked the yaki-imo brulee topping because the sweet potato goes really well with the hokkaido milk ice cream and the brulee portion gave it crunch and a hint of smokiness. There is wifi and a couple of cute couches in the store, and the whale decor is very cute read more
An amazing soft serve experience! I'm so glad they opened a new location in Bellevue (sharing a space with The Whale Tea). The ordering process is extremely simple as they have a small menu. The soft serve is assembled quickly as well. Hokkaido Milk Soft Serve with M.B.R. Topping: The small size was enough for one person. The Hokkaido milk flavor was creamy and subtle, and the soft serve texture was very smooth. The M.B.R. topping was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing and the mochi was a good amount of chewiness. However, given the subtlety of the existing flavors, it would have been nice for the mochi to have some flavor cooked with it. read more
3 years ago
We have been looking for soft serve places and finally tried Indigo Cow. We got the Hokkaido Milk and Ceremonial Matcha combo with dark chocolate. We got there close to closing time and they didn't have a lot of the dark chocolate sauce left (we could only get it on one serving, not on the 2nd one). I like the Hokkaido Milk soft serve, the Ceremonial Match not so much (I am not a fan of matcha). read more
Tasty soft serve! Coming by on a Sunday evening around 6:30 there were a decent amount of people here though no line to order. Being that it shares a store space with Whale Tea, and it was my first time here, it wasn't immediately clear whether to order at the Indigo Cow counter or at their digital kiosks located at the wall directly opposite the main entrance. There were three ordering stations, two tablets and one larger wall-mounted touch screen (think similar dimensions to the ones that McD's uses for their self-service touch screens). They seem to have the same menu though the wall-mount screen also had photos of each item and topping, which was more helpful to new customers since I wasn't as familiar with the menu. Either way I ended up placing an order on a tablet and paid directly via contactless credit card payment, then sat to wait on one of the booth sections to wait for the order number to be called by the front counter. After about 10 minutes our number was called, and I went up to the front to pick up. A regular Hokkaido milk $6 with strawberry topping +$1, a regular Hokkaido milk/matcha swirl $7.50 with roasted soybean powder and mitarashi dango mochi +$2, a small matcha $6.00. Mine was the matcha soft serve which was well-made and delicious. I enjoyed the amount of matcha flavor, it was mellow, green and grassy without being bitter. Two things: 1) serving size felt a little smaller than I'm used to, comparing to similar matcha soft serve ice cream spots like Matcha Cafe Maiko, Tsujiri, Taiyaki NYC, and Soft Swerve, Cha Cha Matcha (latter three in NYC). (And I haven't been to Nana's Green Tea so can't compare yet!) Though I also haven't seen Hokkaido milk products represented in the US in a significant way like they are in East Asia/Japan, so cost of imported products could be a contributing factor. 2) aside from ordering directions above, the printed menu itself was a bit confusing in layout, I think visually it'd be easier to understand if a) l the steps could be laid out vertically or horizontally in order, instead of from left to right, then down. Similar note on the toppings, esp since they are diff costs it'd be easier to read if they were laid out in two columns or just vertically listed with wording on the left and $ on the right. read more
We stopped by Indigo Cow in Seattle and tried the yaki-imo brulee soft serve and matcha soft serve in a cone. The yaki-imo was hands down amazing--I couldn't resist taking it from my fiancé! The warm, slightly hardened brûlée top combined with the cold, creamy soft serve created a perfect balance. This was one of the best desserts I had on my trip, and I'll definitely be back for more. Highly recommend if you're in Seattle and looking for something unique and delicious! read more
It may be unfair to make this comparison but after having Hokkaido milk soft serve during my recent trip to Japan, Indigo Cow is just okay. Their soft serve was creamier than typical soft serve that you would encounter in America but it wasn't overwhelmingly creamy as it was in Japan and even had some occasional ice crystals which was disappointing. The flavor of the ice cream itself was lightly milky and not too sweet. Location is inside of Whale Tea but they have a separate counter and ordering system. read more
3 years ago
There was a lot of praise for Indigo Cow when it opened in Seattle, but let's be real, I don't often trek to Wallingford. So, I never had the opportunity to try its first location around town. However, now that it's in Bellevue, you best believe I made my way here. My friend and I visited Indigo Cow after eating at nearby Santouka on a Friday night and the place was poppin'. Indigo Cow shares its location with The Whale Tea in downtown Bellevue and in fact, there are two different registers for both businesses even though they share the same counter. But once you step inside, it's clear where to order for The Whale Tea and where to order for Indigo Cow. We saw a sign that said we can receive a free topping if we had dined at Santouka, so when we told the employee about this, she told me to get the coupon to redeem for our free topping, which I did. My friend and I both scored a free topping with our soft serve and if you dine here first, you can receive a free coupon to dine at Santouka and get five dollars off a combo meal. This promotion ends at the end of October, so make your way at both spots! I ordered the small swirl of Hokkaido milk and matcha in a cone with Theo's chocolate hard shell while my friend had the same order, but with strawberry sauce instead of chocolate. I like soft serve, and this one was solid. The Hokkaido milk and matcha was light in texture, and I liked how abundant the matcha flavor was. For anyone who loves chocolate like yours truly, I recommend getting the Theo's hard chocolate shell, to complement the soft serve. The waffle cone was also good. I thought the small size was a good amount. The menu isn't large, as it's straightforward with one or two flavors, a handful of toppings and two sizes. Prices increase the more toppings you add on. The employee was very friendly and on a Friday night, this place was busy with many people dining in past the dinner hour. There's bar seating at the window and larger, shared couches for groups. Glad to have an Indigo Cow in my neck of the woods. read more
I don't know what it is but their soft serve stands out among others I've tried. Got their matcha and strawberry topping which were delicious together. Service was fast and easy to self-order. Limited seating inside and can get pretty crowded. read more
First time I try this place. The staff member was kind enough to give me a sample of the icecream when I asked. Comes in two sizes for a cup serving (small or regular). I got the small. You can also have it in a cone. This was really yummy. I got the swirl of matcha and vanilla icecream with some delicious toppings like the mochi. Check it out! Fun treat to have on a hot sunny day! read more
Tasty soft serve. But to start parking is a pain unless you get lucky. You're better of parking at the DT park to avoid going in circles. Has nothing to do with Indigo cow but good to know about parking. When we walked in it was a but chaotic with the line & people confused on which side to order what. The first cashier is for indigo cow. There is a small selection of flavors & toppings. But I don't think you can go wrong with your choice. I got the Hokkaido milk. The perfect level of sweet. Soft (duh) creamy & just overall delicious. For topping i got the organic strawberry sauce. Paid $7 & some change for the regular size. On the pricier side but its a great treat. read more
I was very excited to see that Indigo Cow had opened up a location in Downtown Bellevue! I had been once before to their location in Wallingford, but living in the Eastside, this location is much more convenient to get my ice cream fix! If you're not familiar with Indigo Cow, Indigo Cow is a soft serve ice cream chain from Hokkaido, Japan. It opened up its first American location in Seattle a few years ago. The chain uses cow milk that it only gets from a specific pasture in Hokkaido. And, yes you can definitely tell the difference! This Indigo Cow location shares the same space as Whale Tea off of Bellevue Way, right next to Hokkaido Ramen. Their parking lot is very tight and limited, and so I recommend finding street parking elsewhere and walking over. I believe Indigo Cow switches out their flavors every so often, but when I went a couple of weeks ago, they only had original cream or ceremonial matcha (+1). You could also get a swirl of the two. The small size is $4 and the large is $6. You can also add toppings, such as mochi, for additional cost. I opted for a small CEREMONIAL MATCHA soft serve with no toppings and I can honestly say it was absolutely delicious! The texture was super creamy and just melted in my mouth. It had a strong matcha taste and wasn't overly sweet. Presentation was on point and you can tell that the green color isn't artificial. I also liked the little wooden spoons they give you - reminded me of the little wooden spoons I used to get with the ice cream from school lunches. Their logo, a thick blue cow with a soft swirl cutout beneath it, is super cute too! The interior of the restaurant is modern. They have some couches and a bar with seats next to the window that they share with Whale Tea. It's not a huge space, but the space is fairly deep. TIP: If you're torn between going here or Nana's Green Tea (which is just a street over) for Japanese matcha soft serve, I'd say that Nana's gives you more value for your money. Their matcha soft serve is $5, comes with a free cone, and is a much larger portion than Indigo Cow's (at least their small- their large might be comparable, but is $1 more than Nana's). Both locations' soft serves are comparable in matcha taste and strength in my opinion. HOWEVER, as aforementioned, Indigo Cow only sources its milk from Hokkaido (hence the higher cost) and its ice cream texture and flavor is much more unique than Nana's. If you want ice cream that is light on the tongue and has a more robust milky flavor, I would highly recommend giving Indigo Cow a try. If you want a smoother and thicker swirl OR want other matcha desserts besides soft serve, I would give Nana's a try. As a matcha addict, I love both places and so regardless of which you pick, I can assure you that you can't go wrong! Overall: 5/5 for ice cream, 4/5 for atmosphere read more
Indigo Cow is a shop that is typically accompanied with a long lineup, and it is well deserved. As a first time, i got the iconic Hokkaido Milk ice cream with dango and it was very good. The ice cream is soft serve, and the milk flavour is not too strong. Highly recommend adding the dango as it complements the lighter milk flavour. read more
The difference with this ice cream from others their use of Hokkaido milk. IMO, it's definitely worth trying. I found it to be a creamier soft serve with a stronger milk taste to it. It reminded me of some of the luxury Japanese chocolates (like Royce) that also use the same milk - the creaminess and taste are similar. Very good soft serve, but it wasn't so much better that I'd seek it out when I'm looking for an ice cream fix. It also was slightly premium priced. The store is busy and usually has a line. Orders are made self serve using their iPad stations at the back of the store. Even if there is a line, the staff takes care of orders quickly and gets you out. There isn't much space to sit and eat - you are better off taking it to go. read more
Wow in Bellevue now, always wanted to try Indigo Cow but very inconvenient to go all the way to Wallingford. I'm a big fan of soft serve & Hokkaido milk. We stopped by after eating next door at the Mediterranean Kitchen. Soft serve was very good & that special milk flavor. Matcha soft serve was also good. I want to try the chocolate topping next time. Limited parking. read more
Was a little difficult to find this place - didn't realize it was in The Whale Tea. We were so glad we found it though! The server was incredibly helpful and honest in helping me decide what to order - I ultimately got the sweet potato brûlée and it was such a delightful flavor and texture! read more
Pretty sure this is the only hokkaido ice cream in the seattle area (besides the other indigo cow location in wallingford). It was definitely tasty ice cream, but not quite what I've had in japan which felt still creamier and softer. We got a small hokkaido milk ice cream with a sweet potato creme brulee top. Getting a bite with the glaze, sweet potato puree, and the ice cream all together with delightful. Why don't more places offer sweet potato like this? The dango tasted not as fresh, but not bad. Probably a bit overpriced though. read more
Been going to their storefront on 45th in Wallingford for years and so glad they've got a spot now closer to us in Bellevue! No big changes to the quality of ice cream and the storefront is shared with a boba shop that used to occupy the old Mango Mango. We had the traditional in a cup served with a strawberry topping that was good. Also had the matcha and traditional swirl in a charcoal cone that are made fresh onsite. The service was good and the interior layout hadn't changed much from the previous owners with bar stool seating along the window, and chairs and tables. The hardest thing in the area is with so many nearby eateries parking is hard to come by but the payoff and a little extra time circling the block will result in some tasty, creamy Hokkaido style soft serve ice cream! read more
One of the best place to get soft serve in Seattle! Glad they have an east side location in Bellevue. The place is small and gets crowded easily but it's worth the wait! The mochi (MBR) topping is my favorite but everything else was good! Love how they always have new items too. I'd come back! read more
Good Matcha Flavor soft serve. A tiny establishment. You don't have a lot of variety but their Matcha flavor is definitely better than some other places in downtown. Regarding the setting of the place, finding Indigo Cow can be confusing. It's located inside of another place called The Whale tea which definitely feels like a bigger franchise. read more
3 years ago
Good quality ingredients but it doesn't taste milky which is what I expect from Japanese soft serve. read more
The soft serve here HITS every time haha! They use milk straight from Hokkaido and you can definitely taste it. The soft serve itself is super creamy and milky yet very light. This time around I ordered the crème brulee imo (sweet potato) soft serve instead of the normal soft serve. The crunchy brulee topping with the creamy sweet potato added a whole new dimension to the dessert. If you've ever seen the viral soft serve dessert where they top it with strings of sweet potato puree, it's very reminiscent of that. Highly recommend this place, always hits the spot! read more
3 years ago
I recently tried the newest Indigo Cow location in Bellevue's Whale Tea and it was just as good (if not better) than their og location in Wallingford! This location is located in the same shop as Whale Tea and it was super cute! It was in the corner and had the same aesthetic as the Wallingford location. I liked how there was window seating and also tables that you could sit at indoors (Wallingford has outdoor seating). There is also street and lot parking outside, although it can get busy during peak dinner hours since Kizuki Ramen is next door. There was only one worker there, but service was very fast. We got the matcha swirl with MBR and we were so happy because the Wallingford location's machine has been broken for a while. The matcha was so rich and smooth - I'm not sure why but the matcha taste was so much better than I remember it to be. The Hokkaido milk was similar to the Wallingford location - creamy and perfect amount of milk flavor. The rice balls were perfectly chewy! I will definitely be back to this location, maybe even over the Wallingford one in the future. read more
They share the same store as The Whale Tea. Very friendly service and delicious soft serve! Right now October 2023 is Hokkaido Milk and Matcha flavors. There is also a $5 discount month of Sept and October if you go to Santouka ramen next door and get a combo. Just let them know you'll get indigo cow later. read more
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